A Small Dairy Herd Management workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 21, in Christian County. more

The following events are happening at your local library in February. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

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Janet Weeks more

Ozark FFA students showcased their hard work and dedication on Saturday, Feb. 8, competing against 22 area schools in the Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) competition. Each student completed a 16-18 page application detailing their high school experience in various agriculture fields. more

Ronald E. Gafford, at 89 years of age went to meet the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Corning, Kans., and was a loving husband, father, and faithful steward of his faith. Ronald E. Gafford and Melva A. Carmichael were married on Sept. 26, 1955. more

On April 5, 2022, Ozark voters approved a $19 million no-tax-increase bond issue to construct three storm shelters and an indoor activities building at the high school. In the Fall of 2024, those projects were completed as promised, making our schools safer with a storm shelter at every building. The district not only was able to accommodate growth but also remained under budget. more

Howard Dale LaFevers more

Fifth graders at Ozark Middle School sat attentively as Craig Kondracki, OMS counselor, stood before them. more

Ozark High School FFA advisor and teacher Heath Wright has recently been named a 2025 Golden Owl Semi-Finalist. more

The winter storm that hit Christian County on Tuesday, Feb. 18, was brutal, to say the least. The area got about five-and-a-half inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, and temperature lows were sub-zero until Friday. more

Ozark High School senior Nathanael Martin recently made history by becoming one of the first students in Ozark history to be nominated for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. more

National Geographic Traveller UK has released a sponsored feature article highlighting Christian County as a must-visit destination in the heart of the Ozarks. The article explores the county’s local events, scenic outdoor activities, and local eats, showcasing the authentic experiences that make Christian County special. more

Florence “Betty” Elizabeth Edgar was born Jan. 31, 1938, in Lockney, Tex. to Bessie Blanch (Lovins) and Ray E. Bowman. She departed this life on Feb. 8, 2025, in Republic, Mo. at the age of 87. more

Ozark High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students demonstrated their skills and business knowledge at the 2025 FBLA District Competition on Feb. 4, earning 46 medals, seven district championships, and 24 state qualifications. more

A Christian County man was one of two people arrested in a case where they allegedly beat a man severely and stole his car. Jayden Wright, 19, of Ozark, and Jared Dimmitt, 42, of Fair Grove, were booked into the Greene County Jail on Thursday, Feb. 6. more

Bonnie Winn Crain passed away at almost 90 years of age on Feb. 14 in Ozark. Bonnie was born on April 16, 1935, and was raised in Osceola, the youngest of three rascally daughters of Riley and Amrine Winn. True to her stubborn nature, Bonnie chose Valentine’s Day to rejoin her husband, Mike Crain, after just over nine years apart. Knowing her, we expect her first question for him was, “What have you been up to?” Bonnie will be dearly missed by her kids, Doug (Jane) of Tulsa and Michelle of Ozark, plus her cat, Missy, of the home. Grandchildren are Adam Crain and Libby Warren (Mike) of Tulsa, Emma Satterfield of Chicago, and Riley Crain of Madison, Wisc., plus a great-granddaughter, Trinity Crain, of Tulsa. She’ll also be missed by the remaining Ozark Bunch whose ranks are getting thinner and thinner. Special thanks to all of the healthcare and service providers who gave Mom such excellent care during her final months. Bonnie will join Mike at the Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield sometime during the spring thaw. Per her wishes, there are no services planned at this time. We’ve kept this short because Mom knows she’s paying for every penny. more

Shirley Jones was born on July 5, 1947. Shirley loved spending time with her family, being outside with her beautiful flowers, and working in her yard. Shirley was a member of Ozark Family Church where she loved her pastor and had many great friends and great memories. She would tell everyone about her Church and encourage them to come every chance she had. She will missed dearly by family and friends, but they know Shirley is at peace with her Lord and Savior in Heaven, with no more sickness and no more pain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Jones, the love of her life for 42 years. Shirley is survived by: three children, Mike and Sharon Jones, Teresa and Ashley Burks, Tom and Emily Jones, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will held at a later date. more

Have you ever wondered what your student will do when they finish high school? What job, what career, what are the employment options? Is college or technical school an option? Will they live with others? Will they need support or will they live independently? more

White River Valley Electric Cooperative held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 6, to dedicate their new building that will serve the residents of Christian County. The Nixa Chamber of Commerce, Ozark Chamber of Commerce, and Sparta Chamber of Commerce along with more

Attendees at the Ozark Community Awards Banquet, held at the Ozark Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, enjoyed an evening of fun and festivity as they gathered to honor teachers, first responders, and others who made outstanding contributions to the community in 2024. In addition to the awards, the highlights of the evening included a catered dinner, the traditional game of Heads & Tails, and a live auction. more

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The following events are happening at your local library in February. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

Midwest Marruci Baseball (MMB), a competitive baseball program in Ozark, is raising money to help the family of one of their youth ball players with a GoFundMe page. more

A now-former Christian County corrections officer found herself behind bars at the jail she worked at after she allegedly smuggled methamphetamine into the Christian County Jail. Heaven Sutton, 22, faces one count of delivery of a controlled substance. more